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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,291.70, 43,966.71 and 16,150.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,291.70, 43,966.71 and 16,150.26 is: 24,241.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,291.70 : 43,966.71 = 16,150.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,291.70/43,966.71 = 16,150.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,291.70x = 43,966.71 × 16,150.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,291.70x = 710,073,797.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,073,797.84/29,291.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,241.47

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